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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.85, 5,948.97 and 2,447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.85, 5,948.97 and 2,447.85 is: 3,378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.85 : 5,948.97 = 2,447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.85/5,948.97 = 2,447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.85x = 5,948.97 × 2,447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.85x = 14,562,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562,186.21/4,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.03

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